Robe ColorStrobe IP User Manual

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Table of contents

1. Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Fixture exterior view ................................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Connection to mains ............................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Mounting the fixture ............................................................................................................................................ 6

3.3 DMX 512 connection ............................................................................................................................................ 9

4. Control menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

4.1 Fixture Address ................................................................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Fixture information ............................................................................................................................................. 10

4.3 Personality .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

4.4 Manual mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

4. 5 Test sequences................................................................................................................................................... 13

4.6 Stand-alone setting ............................................................................................................................................. 13

4.7 Special functions ................................................................................................................................................. 14

5. Strobe and Special effects running ........................................................................................................................... 16

5.1 Strobe ................................................................................................................................................................. 16

5.2 Special effects ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

6. Technical specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 19

7. Cleaning and maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 22

7.1 Replacing a fuse .................................................................................................................................................. 22

7.2 Disposing of the product .................................................................................................................................... 22

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR ColorStrobe IP!

Save it for future reference.

This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure
safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warnings written in this
manual.

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual
or any unauthorized modification to the device.

Unauthorized modification will void warranty.

This device is for professional use only. It is not for household use.

1. Safety instructions

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT!

Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear side of the fixture.
This fixture should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized distributor or local power company.

Always disconnect the fixture from AC power before servicing or cleaning internally.

Do not overload supply line as this can result in fire or electric shock.

Make sure the power/data cable is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the fixture and the
power/data cable from time to time.

Do not install the unit near an open flame.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not connect this fixture to a dimmer pack.

WARNING! This unit does not contain an ON/OFF switch. Always disconnect power input cable to completely
remove power from unit when not in use or before cleaning or servicing the fixture.

This fixture falls under protection class I. Therefore, this fixture has to be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.

Warning! Risk Group 2 LED product according to EN 62471.
LED light emission. Risk of eye injury.
Do not look straight at the fixture´s LEDs during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.
The light source contains blue LEDs.

Keep combustible material at least 0.3 m away from the fixture.

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If the fixture has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it
has reached room temperature.

Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture.

To guard against epileptic seizure:
Do not operate the fixture near stairways. Provide advance notice that strobe lighting is in use. Avoid extended
periods of continuous flashing, particularly at frequencies of 10 to 20 flashes per second

When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the fixture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust.

Avoid using the unit in locations subject to possible impacts.

Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.

Do not block the front glass cover with any object when the fixture is under operation.

The fixture body must never be covered with cloth or other materials.

The fixture becomes very hot during operation. Allow the fixture to cool approximately 30 minutes prior to
servicing or maintenance.

Operate the fixture only after having familiarized yoursef with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons
not qualified to operate the fixture. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the fixture are forbidden due to safety reasons!

Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported.

If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit,
burns, electric shock etc.

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2. Fixture exterior view

3. Installation

3.1 Connection to mains

Fixtures must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national

and local electrical and construction codes and regulations.

This device falls under class one and must be grounded!

The ColorStrobe IP is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC
power source from 100-240V (CE) or 100-277 V (US). The fixture must be connected to a non-dimmable power
source in order to avoid damage to its internal power supply and other electrical components.
Connect the fixture to the mains by means of inbuilt power cord with the plug.

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Head with LED array

2. Tilt lock

3. Base

4. Power and DMX connection

5. Attachment point for safety wire

6. Rubber feet

7. Openings for mounting adaptors Omega CL assembled

8. Universal base adaptor for Strobe IP

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3.2 Mounting the fixture

Disconnect the fixture from mains prior to start any installation/assembly works.
The ColorStrobe IP can be arranged in any position/orientation without altering its operation characteristics. The
LED module can be tilted to desired position by means of the tilt lock.

Universal base adaptor installation

Screw the universal base adaptor (8) to the base (3) of the fixture by means of six Allen head bolts M8x25 (12) with
six spring washers .

The Universal base adaptor of the fixture (8) is equipped with two pairs of rubber feet (6) for standing the fixture
on the floor and three pairs of openings (7) for installation of the mounting adaptors Omega CL (9) which allow to
rig the fixture to the truss.

For overhead installation, the fixture must be always secured with a safety wire.

A structure (truss) intended for installation of the fixture (s) must safely hold weight of the fixture(s) placed on it.
The structure has to be certificated to the purpose.

The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert
before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.

IMPORTANT! Overhead installation requires extensive experience including calculating working load limits,
installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and fixtures.
Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety of a possible
installation, do not install the fixtures and consult installation with an expert.

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CAUTION!

Use 2 mounting brackets Omega CL and appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on the truss.

Make sure that the device is fixed properly!

Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure

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The fixture must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.
For securing the fixture to the truss, install a safety wire which can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture.
Use only the safety wire with a snap hook with screw lock gate.

Truss installation

1.Bolt clamp to the Omega adaptor CL (9) with M12 bolts and lock nuts through the hole in the adaptor
Omega CL.

2.Fasten the Omega adaptors (adaptor) CL on the universal base adaptor (8) by means of the quick-lock fasteners
(10) and tighten them fully clockwise.

3. Fasten the safety wire (11) in the attachment point (5) and around the truss.

Possible positions of the adaptors Omega adaptors CL with clamps:
2-bracket installation 2-bracket installation 1-bracket installation

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3.3 Top hat and half top hat installation

Top hat Half top hat

1. Unscrew screws M3x5 (3) to remove the bottom part (2) of the top hat (half top hat).

2. Place the upper part (1) of the top hat (half top hat) on the fixture head and secure it by means of two
screws M5x8 (4) with spring washers to the two threaded holes (A) on the back side of the fixture head.

3. Place the bottom part (2) of the top hat (half top hat) on the bottom part of the fixture head and screw it
back to the upper part (1) of the top hat (half top hat) by means of the screws M3x5 (3).

4. Secure the bottom part of the top hat (half top hat) to the fixture head by means of two screws M5x8 (4)
with spring washers to the two threaded holes (A) on the back side of the fixture head.

3.4 Barn door and Wire guard/anti-glare installation

Barn door Wire guard/anti-glare

1. Unscrew screws M3x5 (3) to remove the bottom part (2) of the barn door (wire guard/anti-glare).

2. Place the upper part (1) of the barn door (wire guard/anti-glare) on the fixture head and secure it by means
of two screws M5x10 (4) with spring washers to the two threaded holes (A) on the back side of the fixture
head.

3. Place the bottom part (2) of the barn door (wire guard/anti-glare) on the bottom part of the fixture head
and screw it back to the upper part (1) of the barn door (wire guard/anti-glare) by means of the screws
M3x5 (3).

4. Secure the bottom part of the barn door (wire guard/anti-glare) to the fixture head by means of two
screws M5x10 (4) with spring washers to the two threaded holes (A) on the back side of the fixture head.

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3.5 DMX 512 connection

The fixture is equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX input/output. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable
designed for RS-485 and 5-pin XLR connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture
with another.

Wiring of the XLR connectors:

XLR socket: XLR plug:

To build a DMX chain

1. Connect the DMX output of the controller directly with the DMX input of the first fixture in the DMX chain.

2. Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next fixture.

3. Always connect the DMX output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
Do not overload the link. Max. 32 fixtures may be connected on a DMX link.

Caution: Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output of the last fixture. The termination plug is
a male 5-pin XLR plug (IP 66 rating) with a 120 Ohm resistor soldered between Signal (–) and Signal (+).

Warning:
Fixture´s XLR connectors are dust and water protected according to IP 67 by mating with related XLR cable
connectors.
They cannot stay disconnected outdoor. DMX output connector (XLR female) at the last fixture in a DMX line
has to be covered with the rubber cap before inserting a terminator. The rubber cap does not supply the
terminator.
The XLR terminator (male) has to be dust and water protected.
If the fixture is to be outdoor without connecting to DMX line, always interconnect its DMX input with DMX output
to keep declared IP rating of XLR connectors.

1 – Shield

2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 – Not connected

5 – Not connected

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4. Control menu

The ColorStrobe IP is equipped with a 4-segment LED display which allows you to set the fixture´s behaviour
according to your needs, obtain information on its operation, control all range of effects and program it
in stand-alone mode.

The four control buttons have the following functions:

- ESCAPE button-leaves menu without saving changes.

- ENTER button- enters menu, confirms adjusted values and leaves menu.

- UP and - DOWN buttons - move between menu items on the same level, sets values.

After switching the fixture on, display shows current DMX address.

4.1 Fixture Address

Use this menu to set the DMX address of the fixture.
dM.Ad. --- DMX addressing. Select this submenu to set a DMX start address.
To set a DMX address.

1. Press the ENTER button.

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select desired start address.

3. Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice.

Note: After switching on, the ColorStrobe IP will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not.
If there is no data received at the DMX input, the display will start to flash the set address.

DM.Pr. --- DMX preset. Select this menu item to set a desired DMX mode.

4.2 Fixture information

Use this menu to read useful information about the fixture status.
To display desired information.

1. Press the ENTER button.

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the required menu item.

3. Press the ENTER button to confirm the choice.

Po.ti. --- Power On Time. Use the menu item to read the number of operation hours of the fixture.

totL - the function shows the total number of the operation hours since the ColorStrobe IP has been

fabricated.

rESEt - the function shows the number of the operation hours since the counter was last reset.

In order to reset this counter to 0, you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons and at the same
time press the ENTER button.

VErS. ---Software Versions. Select this function to read the software version of the fixture processors.
ICI.b. --- display processor 1

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IC2.b. --- display processor 2
IC3.L. --- LED processor 3
IC4.L. --- LED processor 4
UiFi --- Wireless DMX module (if installed)

tEMP --- Fixture Temperatures. Select this menu to read the temperatures of the fixture:
bASE. --- temperature of the fixture inside
Cur.t. --- the current temperature of the fixture inside.
Hi.tE. --- the menu item shows the max. temperatures of the fixture inside since
the fixture has been fabricated.
rSEt --- the menu item shows the maximum temperatures of the fixture inside since the counter

was last reset. In order to reset this counter to 0 you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN
buttons and at the same time press the ENTER button.

LEdS. --- temperature of the LEDs PCB.

Cur.t. --- the current temperature of the LEDs PCB.
Hi.tE. --- the menu item shows the max. temperatures of the LEDs PCB since
the fixture has been fabricated.
rSEt --- the menu item shows the maximum temperatures of the LEDs PCB since the counter

was last reset. In order to reset this counter to 0 you have to press and hold the UP and DOWN
buttons and at the same time press the ENTER button.

Temperatures can be displayed in either °C or °F - see the option “tnP.u.“ in the menu “Pers“.

DM.In.---DMX values. Select this function to read DMX values of each channel received by the fixture.

4.3 Personality

Use this menu to modify the ColorStrobe IP operating behaviour.

DM.Pr. --- DMX preset. Select this menu item to set a desired DMX mode. Please refer to the chapter "DMX
protocol" for detail description of each DMX mode.

dM.In. --- DMX input. Select this menu item to select desired DMX input:
UirE --- Wired DMX.

UirL --- Wireless DMX
UrLo --- Wireless DMX –> wired DMX. The fixture receives wireless DMX signal and sends it to its

DMX output connector. Next fixtures can be connected to this fixture by DMX cable (fixture works
as a Wireless-DMX converter.

F.tin. --- Max. Fade time. Select this menu item to set a desired max. fade time (0-25.5 sec.). This adjusted fade
time influences fade of Red, Green, Blue,White and dimmer during DMX operation:
If time between two receiving DMX values is > than fade time set in the item “M Ftime“, the entire adjusted fade
time will be used.
If time between two receiving DMX values is < than fade time set in the item“M Ftime“, the adjusted fade time will
be reduced to fill entire time between the two receiving DMX values.
e.g “F.tin“=2sec. and fixture has received Red=0 DMX, after 5 seconds will receive from DMXcontroller Red=255
DMX. It means, that red will go to full intensity during 2 seconds.
“F.tin“=8 sec. and fixture has received Red=0 DMX, after 5 seconds will receive from DMX controller Red=255 DMX.
It means, that red will go to full intensity during 5 seconds. (Max, fade time is reduced from 8 sec. to 5 sec.).

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DiSP. --- Display adjusting. This function allows you to change the display settings.
d.On --- this function allows you to keep the display on or to turn off automatically 2 minutes
after last pressing any button on the control panel.
d.Int. --- select this function to adjust the display intensity (6-min.,100-max.).

turn ---

select this function to rotate menu 180 degrees from current orientation

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C.CL.n. --- Colour calibration mode

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If the function is on, white colours (2700K-8000K) are more uniform.

C.MI.n.

--- Colour mixing mode - This item allows switching into RGBW or CMY mode. In the CMY mode, white

channels are not active.

diM.c. --- Dimmer curve. Use the menuitem to set desired dimmer curve:
SqL --- Square law
Lin --- Linear

VhI.c. --- White counting. If this function is On, red, green and blue LEDs proportionally light when an intensity of a
white channel is increasing. If you want to light with white LEDs only, this function has to be set off.

Fo.bE. --- Foreground and background relation
SouEr --- Foreground overwrites Background
And --- Foreground and Background (standard behaviour of the fixture)

APLuS --- Foreground + Background

tnP.u. --- Temperature unit. Use this menu in order to display the fixture temperatures in desired units: °C or °F.

In.Po. --- Init effect positions. Use this function to set all effects to the desired positions to which they will move

after switching the fixture on (if DMX is not receiving).

dF.SE. --- Default Settings .The menu item sets all fixture parameters to the default (factory) values.

4.4 Manual mode

Use this menu to control all channels via buttons of the control board.
Items in this menu depend on selected DMX mode.
To control fixture channels.

1. Press the ENTER button.

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select desired effect (channel).
List of control channels:

“rE.Fo” – a red LEDs saturation coarse- foreground

“rE.F.F” – a red LEDs saturation fine-foreground
“Gr.Fo” – a green LEDs saturation coarse -foreground
“Gr.F.F” – a green LEDs saturation fine-foreground
“bL.Fo” – a blue LEDs saturation coarse -foreground
“bL.F.F” – a blue LEDs saturation fine-foreground
“Uh.Fo” – a white LEDs saturation coarse -foreground
“Uh.F.F” – a white LEDs saturation fine-foreground
“Cto” – a colour temperature correction
“Vir.C” – a virtual colour
“di.Fo” – a dimmer coarse -foreground
“di.F.F” – a dimmer fine -foreground